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Gray Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Franchetii

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Overview

The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient, evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossoms. Suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering. Ideal for hedges or mass plantings, it offers year-round interest and is drought-tolerant once established. Trim annually for shape.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–9Climate Temperate
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wideGray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossomsGray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate wateringGray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Ideal for hedges or mass plantings, it offers year-round interest and is drought-tolerant once establishedGray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in the landscapeGray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — making it an ideal choice for hedges+28

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
4–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossoms
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Ideal for hedges or mass plantings, it offers year-round interest and is drought-tolerant once established
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in the landscape
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — making it an ideal choice for hedges
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — 1 to 1.5 inch ovate leaves with a distinctive gray-green color on top and a felted white underside
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — In late spring to early summer
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — pink-tinged white flowers
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — which are approximately 0.2 to 0.3 inches in diameter
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — adding an attractive splash of color and providing food for birds
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The berries can persist into winter
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — enhancing the garden's visual interest.<br><br>Adaptable to various soil conditions
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Cotoneaster franchetii requires well-drained soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — It prefers a spot that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering and fruiting
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and promote a healthy, dense growth habit
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — this hardy shrub is drought-tolerant
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — further solidifying its role as a low-maintenance option for landscape designs
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — shrub with white blooms
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — white flowers in the garden
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — shrub for full
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient; suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide; which are approximately 0.2 to 0.3 inches in diameter

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